Mini Pancake Bar Ideas for a DIY Brunch Recipe
Hosting a brunch has never been more fun than with a mini pancake bar! Guests can stack, top, and drizzle their pancakes just the way they like. Perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy weekend mornings. Create endless flavor combinations with this DIY setup that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix or homemade batter
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Maple syrup
- Fresh fruits strawberries, bananas, blueberries
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
- Nuts walnuts, almonds, pecans
- Sprinkles
- Peanut butter or Nutella
- Honey or flavored syrups
Instructions
- Prepare pancake batter according to package or homemade recipe.
- Heat a nonstick griddle or pan over medium heat.
- Scoop 2 tbsp of batter per mini pancake and cook until bubbles form.
- Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Arrange cooked mini pancakes on a platter or tiered tray.
- Set out toppings in bowls for a DIY pancake bar.
- Invite guests to create their own stack with toppings and sauces.
Notes
- Keep pancakes warm in the oven at low heat before serving.
- Add food coloring to batter for themed parties.
- Mini skewers work great for stacking pancakes with toppings.
- Offer both sweet and savory toppings for variety.